Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Old Jaffa, the ancient port city known for its biblical links with Solomon, Jonah and St. Peter Walking tour in Tel Aviv highlights the splendid Bauhaus architecture, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site In Haifa, view the Baha'i Shrine and see the magnificent and serene Baha'i Gardens Descend by cable car to the magical underwater grottos and sea caves at Rosh Hanikra Enjoy wine tasting and a vineyard tour at a boutique hilltop winery in the Golan Heights Visit the Hula Valley Nature Reserve; view the multimedia presentation about this unique ecosystem Pamper yourself in the warm thermal pools or float in the waters of the Dead Sea On the fabled mountaintop of Masada, you'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod Discover the "golden" city of Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world Participate in the Temple Mount "Sifting Project" of ancient rubble dating back to the Temple period In Jerusalem, share a Sabbath Dinner with a family at their private home - a feast of local favorites! Attend a fabulous performance of the dramatic "Sound & Light Show" at David's Citadel Visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center offering a window into Jerusalem's glorious past

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Tour Lisbon’s impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments.
• Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance.
• Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower.

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals Tour dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology Culinary demonstration led by a professional chef -- learn the art of creating sushi and sashimi Visit the serene Meiji Shrine honoring the first Emperor of modern Japan and his Empress A day of breathtaking natural scenery as you drive to the National Park of Hakone and Mt. Fuji Board the famous Shinkansen, or "bullet train" that takes you to Kanazawa on the Noto Peninsula Travel to the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go, known for its village of gassho-zukuri farmhouses In Kagaonsen, stay at a traditional Ryokan (inn) A walking tour of Takayama’s historic district reveals its traditions dating back to the 9th century Discover enchanting Kyoto, founded in the 7th century, one of the early capitals of Japan Visit Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, residence of Shoguns, and the magnificent gilded Golden Pavilion Experience the cultural heritage of Kyoto at a traditional Tea Ceremony at the Gesshin-in Temple Dinner and traditional Maiko (Geisha) dance performance reflects the core of Japanese culture Travel to the Imperial capital of Nara, with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Share a meal with a Dubrovnik family as guests in their home. Explore the magnificent Dalmatian Islands of Korcula and Hvar. Visit a family-owned tavern in Hvar and enjoy delicious local fare along with traditional music. Tour magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a network of 16 terraced basins. Board an authentic pletna on Lake Bled, a unique rowing boat used for generations. Stop at the Sheppard Museum in Bohinj, where farm-fresh cheeses are ripe for your tasting.